07.26.18

National parks get all the attention, and state parks seem to get overlooked by their bigger cousins. But you usually don't have to go too far from a major city to find some spectacular state parks that will leave you in awe.

While every state has a different approach to how they manage their parks, most state parks have nicely developed campgrounds to accompany the hiking trails, incredible views and other recreational opportunities they provide, and dogs are almost always allowed to come along.

These 20 state parks in the western U.S. are places all lovers of outdoor adventure should visit in their lifetime.

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08.03.18

After spending two summers exploring the national parks and monuments of the Great Circle Route in northern Arizona and southern Utah, its hard to believe that none of the outstanding state parks of Utah are included in this list of 30!

08.03.18

After spending two summers exploring the national parks and monuments of the Great Circle Route in northern Arizona and southern Utah, its hard to believe that none of the outstanding state parks of Utah are included in this list of 30!